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Blown Head Gasket, Raditor Leak, Low Oil Pressure HELP PLEASE


nowuwant2nome
02-26-2008, 10:04 PM
Okay I need help PLEASE

All at once I noticed low coolant light was coming on in my 97, 130,000 miles. I removed the cap to add more coolant and noticed it was foamy.

Also low pressure light comes on.

Also raditor is leaking in two spots.

Also just had the starter replaced and found about a quarter of oil just sitting underneath it.

I am a single mother with little money for repairs and am afraid to drive this car, MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.

Would it help to have a new raditor? Have I blown a head gasket? What happens if I keep driving it this way?

Thanks

ghutchin
02-27-2008, 09:35 AM
Do not drive the car with the low oil pressure light on.

The first think I would do is check your oil level. If your oil level is fine then you most likley have some serious engine damage. Although I do remember there being some issue with a stuck oil sending unit valve on these cars.

After you determine what is going on with the oil pressure report back.

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